Table Mountain Regional Park opens six days a week. (photo/ Tourism Saskatchewan)

By Kenneth Cheung

TABLE MOUNTAIN

Table Mountain reopens as warmer weather loosens grip of February deep freeze

Feb 24, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Skiers in the Battlefords can once again feel the rush of speeding down the slopes at Table Mountain, as the ski resort reopens following weeks of extreme cold that forced multiple closures.

Lawrence Blouin, general manager of Table Mountain Regional Park, said February’s deep freeze took a toll on business and disrupted school programs, leading to a sluggish month after a strong start to the season.

“We had a great run in December and January, but February really hit us hard,” Blouin said.

“Now that the weather’s turned in our favour, we have lots of school kids booked from Tuesday to Friday through the end of March, and we’re expecting busy weekends, too.”

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The improved conditions are thanks to a dramatic shift in the weather, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor.

“For much of February, we were locked into an Arctic air mass,” Proctor said, explaining that these cold air masses are stable and difficult to move, which is why the frigid temperatures stuck around for so long.

That changed late last week when a surge of warm air from southern British Columbia swept into the region, sending temperatures well above seasonal norms.

“But for the next 10 days, we’re looking at highs between zero and plus three degrees, with nighttime lows ranging from -9 C to -1 C—significantly warmer than usual,” Proctor said.

“Normally at this time of year, overnight lows should be around -16 C, with daytime highs around -5 C.”

While the milder weather is good news for skiers, Proctor warned that the freeze-thaw cycle could create some tricky conditions.

“With melting during the day and refreezing at night, we could see some icy roads and sidewalks,” he said. “People should take extra caution, especially on side streets and walkways.”

Despite the warm spell, Blouin assured visitors that Table Mountain still has plenty of snow, with nightly grooming keeping the slopes in top shape.

The resort, which typically stays open until the last Sunday in March, is preparing for a busy final stretch.

“As long as we don’t get another cold snap, we should have a solid end to the season,” Blouin added.

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Kenneth.Cheung@pattisonmedia.com